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As one of them, I consider that a triumph of understatement.

5 seconds sound clip from the Algiers (1941, Lux Radio Theatre) classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:12:40 in the original recording.

Quote context

[...]

- What is this all about? What's happening out there?

- Oh, it's nothing, madame. You know how the police are. They like to keep everything in an uproar.

- A very profound observation.

- You see, madame, they are after a certain Pepe le Moko, a jewel thief. They have been trying to catch him for two years.

- Two years? The police must be rather stupid.

- As one of them, I consider that a triumph of understatement.

- You are one of them?

- I have that doubtful honor. Inspector Slimane is my name.

- And this Pepe le Moko... how does he manage to keep out of your way so successfully?

- Oh, he is clever. A good head.

- It's not his head that saves him, it's his heart. A man with such a good heart could get around anyone.

- Hmm. He sounds very intriguing, your Pepe le Moko.

[...]

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Algiers Sound Clip

Algiers PosterAudio quotes from the old-time radio play "Algiers", based on by Henri La Barthe's novel, first aired on July 7, 1941 on CBS's Lux Radio Theatre.

Actors: Charles Boyer (Pepe le Moko), Hedy Lamarr (Gaby), Alan Napier (Inspector Slimane), Bea Benaderet (Ines)

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